The construction of CO2 transit terminal at Port Esbjerg in Denmark has officially started marking another milestone in the development of Greensand carbon capture and storage (CCS) project The terminal will feature six large holding tanks each capable of storing approximately 1,000 tonnes of liquefied CO2 to be shipped for permanent storage in the Greensand reservoir The site will also include the necessary infrastructure for offloading and shipping CO2 Construction in Port Esbjerg is expected to complete in the autumn this year at which point INEOS Energy will take over the operation the first gateway for CCS logistics in EU Greensand has secured liquefied CO2 from several Danish biogas plants the CO₂ will be transported by truck to the terminal in Esbjerg the liquefied CO2 will be loaded onto a dedicated carrier from Royal Wagenborg and shipped to the INEOS Nini platform in the Danish North Sea it will be injected via pipeline into subsurface reservoirs approximately 1,800 meters beneath the seabed for permanent storage INEOS and its partners Harbour Energy and Nordsøfonden made the Final Investment Decision (FID) to launch the commercial phase of Greensand With plans to initiate offshore injection at the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026 Greensand is set to become the EU’s first operational CO2 storage site designed to mitigate climate change “This is a key milestone for Greensand and an important step in creating the EU’s first full CCS value chain Carbon capture and storage will be critical to achieving climate targets Today’s groundbreaking sends a clear signal to carbon capture projects across Denmark and Europe that we are moving forward,” said Mads Gade Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has secured a contract with Petrobras for its anchor handling tug supply… The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes against Yemen's Hodeidah Port on Monday Vard has secured a new contract with Taiwanese-based Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) for the design and construction of one Commissioning… Jan De Nul has kicked off the installation campaign of the monopile foundations for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm we excel in creating stunning illuminated yacht names and logos and cutting-edge LED and fiber optic solutions Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service delivered to your Email five times per week This development allows the port to handle increased cargo volumes and explore new opportunities in the energy and defence sectors Port Esbjerg in Denmark has completed an upgrade to its fairway enhancing its capacity to accommodate larger vessels The project received DKr211m ($32.1m) in funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and has contributed to Port Esbjerg’s designation as a strategic node within the EU’s Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) The 21.6km fairway through Gradyb has been fully deepened raising the water depth from 9.3m to 12.8m The project involved the dredging and excavation of 3.7 million cubic metres of seabed material which was repurposed to expand the southern areas of the port The deepening of the fairway offers three benefits it enables Port Esbjerg to handle larger and heavier vessels with expectations to double its cargo volume over the next ten years Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis the port seeks to enhance its role in offshore wind logistics as future installation vessels and components are expected to increase in size the enhanced depth allows for the reception of larger roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and military vessels thereby improving the port’s strategic significance for NATO and facilitating quicker responses during heightened readiness periods Port Esbjerg joins a select group of European ports capable of accommodating this class of vessels positioning itself to engage actively in global logistics shifts influenced by geopolitical changes and evolving trade patterns Port Esbjerg CEO Dennis Jul Pedersen said: “We have removed a key barrier We are now even better positioned to serve as a centre for green energy and military logistics The fairway is more than an engineering project – it is the foundation for our future.” This fairway deepening is part of an infrastructure development initiative at Port Esbjerg which includes an extended rail connection and newly reinforced areas designed for heavy logistics particularly in relation to offshore wind operations In July 2023, the Port of Esbjerg signed a cooperation agreement with PensionDanmark to invest up to DKr7bn ($1bn) in its green transition Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ship Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network In January 2024, Professors Willy Shih and Mike Toffel led 45 HBS MBA students on site visits to witness the energy transition and innovative sustainable production activities throughout Denmark and the Netherlands in the second year of their Immersive Field Course (IFC) This is one of nine student essays that highlight their reflections As part of our Immersive Field Course (IFC) we had the privilege of visiting Port Esbjerg a key player in the offshore wind sector that has the largest capacity for offshore wind installation in the world Their insights painted a vivid picture of the port's strategic role in supporting nearly 60 offshore wind projects with over 90% of Europe's wind capacity passing through the site Originally the port began as a fishing hub in 1874 and transitioned increasingly to serve oil and gas companies to meet the growing demand for offshore wind Our visit was divided into four parts: an introductory presentation a visit to INEOS Energy and a presentation by Total Energies and a walkthrough of the port’s district heating plant Port Esbjerg offered us a unique perspective on how a port can be a central hub in the transition to renewable energy To cater to the massive scale of offshore wind operations Port Esbjerg has undergone significant change over time including roads redesigned for transporting colossal wind turbine blades highlights the commitment to renewable energy Every roundabout at the port has been designed to allow trucks with turbine blades to be able to pass through easily We observed the storage of wind turbine nacelles where meticulous care is taken to rotate the hubs weekly to prevent alignment issues and the use of drones for surveying the flexible storage area A highlight of our visit was the opportunity to get up close to a wind turbine Standing beneath these towering structures one cannot help but be awestruck by their scale and the complexity of their design and construction the engineering required to balance and rotate them and the sophistication of the energy generation process were all palpable in this encounter To see an operational wind turbine early in the trip was great context for many of the subsequent visits that explored individual turbine components The turbine we viewed was a 9.5 MW turbine that cost approximately USD 20 million to build We toured Port Esbjerg's municipality owned non-profit district heating center which is still under construction and in the process of transitioning from coal to biomass and seawater-based heat pumps This transformation represents a complete overhaul of operational philosophy and demonstrates how the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy requires higher capital investment but yields lower operational costs This transition is abundant with innovative solutions The heat pumps used to extract energy from sea water and inject it into the town’s district heating system are custom designed and constructed They utilize CO2 as a refrigerant working fluid as it eliminates the risks associated with ammonia or chlorofluorocarbons which damage the atmosphere An ammonia-based system would have put both the nearby residents and marine life in jeopardy if there was ever a system leak One of the district heating center’s main functions is to conduct load balancing - buying electricity to operate their sea-water heat pump when power is cheaper then storing heat as hot water and sending it to customers when electricity prices are higher thus lowering heating rates and helping to balance the grid a sustainable energy business conducting the Greensand Pilot Project an INEOS-led consortium of 25 companies and institutions The project uses liquid CO2 produced from biogas plants already in operation The CO2 is injected offshore into an existing well using proven technology Biomass with CCS is one way to go beyond carbon neutral into carbon negative The project cost about 50 million euros and has resulted in capturing 4,000 tons of CO2 The team foresees savings on ETS compliance quotas or carbon dioxide removal credits as potential sources of revenue Legacy Industries in a Sustainable Transition Our tour also included a visit to Total Energies a company with a long history in oil and gas It was enlightening to learn about their shift towards renewable energy production and CCS with plans to inject captured carbon into depleted oil fields in the North Sea Total is targeting 50% renewables in their portfolio mix by 2050 Their strategy represents a significant move towards sustainable practices in traditional energy sectors Port Esbjerg is more than a hub for offshore wind; it is a beacon of how industries can pivot towards a sustainable future The visit left us with a profound understanding of the complexities and innovations driving the green transition in industrial sectors It's a story of a historic port embracing the winds of change The Danish Environmental Agency has granted the HØST PtX Esbjerg project the primary environmental approvals – EIA approval of the project and environmental approval of the facility marking a milestone in the project’s development one of the major turning points for the development of Power-to-X (PtX) projects in Denmark is the development of domestic hydrogen infrastructure to enable the export of green hydrogen to the European offtake market and HØST will follow this development and work toward making a final investment decision (FID) to begin the construction of the plant The project has already secured large areas of land for the plant access to green power by signing a grid connection agreement with Energinet as well as a water supply via the nearby wastewater treatment plant operated by DIN Forsyning Part of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP’s) Energy Transition Fund I HØST PtX Esbjerg is expected to produce up to 120-140,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per annum for use in the chemicals predominantly expected in the German market this corresponds to +600,000 tonnes of green ammonia per annum which can be used as feedstock to produce green fertilizer or as green maritime fuel commented: “We are extremely pleased to have received the environmental approvals that will allow us to continue the development of installing up to 1 GW of electrolyser capacity in Esbjerg to generate sustainable green fuels such as hydrogen The approvals not only validate our commitment to the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify sectors but they also strengthen our belief in the long-term potential of large-scale Power-to-X projects in Denmark With this important milestone now achieved we will continue to mature the project towards the next stage of development.” we anticipate that the HØST plant in itself will directly generate approximately 100-150 permanent local jobs in Esbjerg which will have a positive impact on the local economy and support sustainable community growth HØST will also create jobs in existing industry providing service and maintenance to the plant we are counting on the continued support from national agencies and TSOs.” CIP signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uniper to strengthen collaboration on bringing green hydrogen from the HØST PtX Esbjerg project to Germany Uniper intends to include this hydrogen in its green gas portfolio and supply the industry’s needs with varying flexibility profiles and with different contract lengths HØST PtX Esbjerg and Monjasa signed a commercial collaboration agreement (CCA) on logistics services and the offtake of green ammonia for the maritime sector Dupont-Mouritzen said that the cooperation between HØST and Monjasa “will help accelerate the green transformation of an industry that has a considerable potential,” adding: “The green transition in the maritime sector is on the verge of happening and we wish to maintain the progress with the combined strengths of our partners.” Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups Port of Esbjerg and the Norwegian port operator have entered a strategic partnership to strengthen their position in the Norwegian offshore wind industry The partnership will focus on joint project development and knowledge sharing across quay design According to the Port of Esbjerg WindPort offers ideal conditions for offshore wind operations with 200,000 square metres already developed and a potential to develop one million square metres across three fjordside locations it provides direct access to the North Sea “Port Esbjerg is widely regarded as one of the most experienced offshore wind ports globally. Learning from their experience enables us to build smarter from the start,” said Turid Storhaug WindPort’s goal is to become the wind turbine marshalling port for the Sørlige Nordsjø II (SNII) project The offshore wind project is expected to feature 60-100 turbines with a total capacity of 1.5 GW The wind farm is also planned to feature a 200-kilometre HVDC link connecting the project with the existing substation in Kvinesdal in the south of Norway WindPort is planning to invest heavily in upgrading its quay facilities and operational infrastructure The Ventyr Energy consortium won the rights to develop the offshore wind project at the Sørlige Nordsjø II zone with a winning bid of NOK 1.15/kWh (EUR 0.099/kWh) in March 2024 in Norway’s first offshore wind auction offering 1.5 GW in the fixed-bottom offshore wind zone Get in front of your target audience in one move OffshoreWIND.biz is read by thousands of offshore wind professionals daily Leveraging 20 years of experience with offshore windDecember 2023 will forever mark a milestone in our company history as we became part of the world-wide CS WIND group The acquisition goes beyond a mere change in ownership; it marks a leap into a future where our combined strengths will pave the way for optimized production […] often using shopping areas as primary hangout spots which can create both limitations and insecurity Related Article How to Build Public Spaces for Teen Girls Innovation and Sustainability Director at Henning Larsen You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands makes its debut in Denmark with its first opening in Esbjerg Core Hospitality has confirmed that the hotel A Place To will be rebranded to become Element by Westin Esbjerg at the beginning of 2025 Core Hospitality has signed a lease agreement with the owner Heimstaden to take over the operations of the existing extended stay hotel A Place To in the harbor city Esbjerg the hotel will rebrand to Element by Westin Esbjerg making it available to over 200 million Marriott Bonvoy members Element Hotels is designed for today's healthy active traveler who wants to maintain the balance of daily routines while on the road Element caters to those looking to stay both short and long term Element Hotels has redefined the longer stay experience with a design philosophy that encourages guests to recharge and find their focus The brand is driven by a wellness-first mindset that is deeply rooted in its commitment to sustainability and providing a balanced stay Element's fully equipped kitchenettes make eating nutritiously a little bit easier while away from home When the Esbjerg hotel is rebranded to Element by Westin in the beginning of 2025 it will be the first Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Denmark outside of Copenhagen Esbjerg's international harbor and strategic importance for the wind industry makes it an ideal city to host the latest Danish Marriott opening this makes Core Hospitality a leader in the branded longer stay category in Denmark The hotel will join Marriott International's existing portfolio of five hotels in Denmark strengthening the Marriott Bonvoy offer in Denmark Element by Westin will be the sixth Marriott owned brand to open in Denmark Hotel website Brand OwnerMarriott International, Inc. The enhancement will allow the Danish port to accommodate larger vessels and handle significantly higher cargo volumes while strengthening its strategic role in the energy and defence sectors The project involved relocating over 3.7 million cubic metres of seabed material along the 21.6-kilometre Grådyb fairway The port anticipates doubling its cargo throughput over the next 10 years as a result READ: Liebherr to deliver new mobile harbour crane to Port Esbjerg The deepened channel supports Port Esbjerg’s position as Europe’s leading port for offshore wind logistics the added depth aims to ensure the port remains competitive and capable of handling next-generation installation ships “This is a milestone that strengthens our position as an international hub for logistics and energy,” said Dennis Jul Pedersen “We are already seeing that several partners and companies within the maritime sector are in need of ports that can accommodate significantly larger vessels This is no longer something lying in the future – it is here and now The fairway deepening received DKK 211 million ($32 million) from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility and has led to Port Esbjerg’s designation as a strategic hub within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) A portion of the dredged material was repurposed to expand the port’s southern area and environmental assessments were conducted in collaboration with public authorities Board Chairman Søren Gade commented: “We have reached a crucial milestone that opens the port to the vessels shaping the future of energy and security but also Denmark’s role in the green transition and in international defence cooperation.” “We now have a port ready to meet the demands of the future and we look forward to realising its full potential in close partnership with both the energy and defence sectors.” In 2023, Port Esbjerg received a replacement unit—a new LHM 800 High Rise crane delivered by Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH The delivery was supported by Liebherr’s service engineers and technical specialists Kalmar has completed a repair project for a ship-to-shore (STS) crane leg at the Nhava The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced Carbonbid a sustainability initiative that allows companies to Arkas Line has added a second company-owned vessel to the USA Express Service (USX) Moller—Maersk (Maersk) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) Chittagong the first privately-owned container terminal in Bangladesh DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) You don't have permission to access this resource recently shared the latest photos of their harbor expansion project 570,000m2 of new harbor area is being built and dredging of the navigation channel is well underway and progressing according to schedule The sand and clay from the deepening project is used to reclaim the new land 60,000m3 of material is being pumped daily into the area The expansion is expected to be completed this spring and the new harbor area hopefully later this year You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Port Esbjerg and Windport have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate offshore wind development in the North Sea There is approximately 260 km between Port Esbjerg and WindPort meaning that vessels and ships can sail between the two ports in approximately one day this partnership is not only built on the two ports close location to each other but also an opportunity for sharing knowledge and expertise to further enhance the two ports Combining Port Esbjerg’s extensive expertise with WindPort’s strategic location and ambition to become the marshalling hub for the Sørlige Nordsjø II (SNII) project the partnership creates new momentum for offshore wind in the North Sea Port Esbjerg is the North Sea’s leading port for offshore wind with decades of experience handling large offshore installations and servicing Europe’s offshore wind supply chain Port Esbjerg supports WindPort’s journey to becoming a top-tier marshalling hub “Port Esbjerg is widely regarded as one of the most experienced offshore wind ports globally Learning from their experience enables us to build smarter from the start,” said Turid Storhaug with 200 000 m2 already developed and potential to develop 1 million m2 across three fjordside locations it provides direct access to the North Sea and smooth navigation for large vessels – making it a future-ready marshalling hub With Norway’s early investment in floating offshore wind WindPort also contributes valuable expertise – helping Port Esbjerg prepare for the growing role of floating wind in Europe’s energy future said: “WindPort has already proven itself as a highly capable maritime hub with strong infrastructure and a clear vision for offshore wind and our collaboration is about unlocking even greater potential.” WindPort has set a clear ambition: to become the wind turbine generator (WTG) marshalling port for the Sørlige Nordsjø II (SNII) offshore wind project As the first large scale offshore wind development on the Norwegian continental shelf SNII represents a major milestone in Norway’s green transition With strong local infrastructure and a growing ecosystem of experienced service providers WindPort is positioning itself at the heart of this emerging industry The Spring issue of Energy Global starts with a guest comment by Tim Reid from UK Export Finance about expanding operations overseas before a regional report from Aurora Energy Research no the effect of negative electricity prices in Europe Other interesting topics covered in the issue include electrical infrastructure Featuring contributions from key industry leaders such as EM&I don’t miss the valuable insights available in the Spring 2025 issue Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/wind/07042025/port-esbjerg-and-windport-enter-strategic-partnership/ A new report from SolarPower Europe reveals that the world installed a record 597 GW of solar power in 2024 – a 33% surge over 2023 Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): Already a member? Sign in here  It will cover the heating needs of 25,000 households while reducing CO2 emissions by 120,000 tons per year the plant harnesses renewable energy from nearby wind farms and seawater as a heat source The facility is part of the transition to replace the city’s coal-fired power plant and forms a critical part of Esbjerg’s ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 the CO2-based heat pump system is the largest of its kind ever brought into operation globally It operates in tandem with a new 60 MW wood chip boiler that uses sustainable wood chips and a 40 MW electric boiler plant which serves as a peak and backup load facility  “This is a significant milestone that we have eagerly anticipated for a long time all our customers in Varde and Esbjerg will benefit from district heating directly sourced by the North Sea This achievement is not only transformative for DIN Forsyning but also a major step forward for the climate I believe it’s fair to call this a world premiere: the world’s largest CO2-based seawater heat pump is now producing heat.” “I’m extremely proud that our Mega Heat Pump is now providing climate-neutral heat to the people of Esbjerg and Varde Esbjerg demonstrates how urban heating systems can be reshaped by harnessing renewable energy sources.” A key feature of MAN’s solution is its use of non-toxicologically and environmentally safe CO2 as a refrigerant for the entire system-cycle This is of particular interest to DIN Forsyning given the plant’s location on the shore of the Wadden Sea a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a sensitive ecosystem The solution also enables fast power-balancing of the electrical grid and thus supports the integration of intermittent power generation like solar and wind The system can be switched on and off many times a day with fast reaction capability The basic principle of heat pump technology is to use electrical energy to elevate low-temperature thermal energy to a higher For every MWh of electrical energy invested approximately three MWh of usable thermal energy can be generated hermetically sealed HOFIM® motor-compressor units developed and manufactured by MAN Energy Solutions in Zurich These units use high-speed motors and active magnetic bearings eliminating the need for oil and reducing maintenance requirements The machines will be connected for remote monitoring data-analytics and diagnostics of the compressor technology and the auxiliary systems Home » Core adds Esbjerg hotel Danish hotel management group Core Hospitality has signed an agreement to take over management of the A Place To hotel in Esbjerg The company has signed a 15 year lease to operate the property with landlord and developer Heimstaden which launched the hotel and apartments complex in 2021 Immediate plans for the asset include switching a block of apartments to create more hotel rooms ahead of relaunching under an international hotel brand was designed by leading architects BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group It comprises three striking blocks with the tallest featuring a 17th floor restaurant with commanding views the property was built with a 117 room hotel and 97 apartments; thanks to strong demand from hotel guests the apartments will now be converted to create more hotel accommodation “This is a big deal for us at Core Hospitality as we finally get a hotel in Esbjerg – the city has been on our wish list for a long time,” said CEO of Core Hospitality “To take over an existing hotel that fits one of our partners’ brands makes it an ideal entry into the market.” Core operates as a third party specialist hotel operator, currently managing 19 hotels across five brands. The group recently merged with the Scandinavian business of Zleep hotels taking over its 14 properties in the region It also operates Marriott branded hotels including two Moxy hotels in Norway and a Fairfield by Marriott hotel and Residence Inn aparthotel The group also operates the independently branded Kirk Suites aparthotel in Vejle Core has two pipeline projects, which include the launch of the Moxy hotel in Aarhus The 181 room property is expected to open in 2026 and will be developed alongside Coal Bridge Aarhus’s version of New York’s High Line It will also bring another Zleep hotel online in Copenhagen with a 133 room hotel in Glostrup becoming the brand’s seventh location in the city region One further hotel project is in development in Esbjerg, and is launching in the coming months. The 209 room CABINN hotel joins the brand’s portfolio of ten other hotels and aparthotels across Denmark Start a free trial of THP’s database with over 8,500 hotel projects and key contact details You are currently viewing a placeholder content from HubSpot Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers THP is a subsidiary of Sleeper Media © 2025 copyright TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH – all rights reserved One of the world’s largest base ports for offshore wind activities Port of Esbjerg and Norwegian port operator WindPort have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate offshore wind development in Norway The partnership focuses on joint project development and knowledge sharing in areas such as quay design Sharing knowledge and experiences to power and scale the offshore wind industry are at the core of the agreement Port Esbjerg brings expertise in handling large offshore installations with a proven track record in servicing Europe’s offshore wind supply chain WindPort currently has around 200,000 square meters of space and has potential to develop up to one million square meters across three fjordside locations Its deep and obstruction-free navigation channel - with no need for further dredging or adjustments - makes it ideally suited for large vessels used in offshore wind installations with a short distance from the fjord to the open sea Strategically located in the deep-water port in Mandal the Port offers significant potential for redeeming their ambitions The collaboration combines Esbjerg’s extensive expertise with WindPort’s strategic location and ambitions to become the primary marshalling hub for the Sørlige Nordsjø II (SNII) offshore wind project Historically serving the oil and gas sector Windport - Norway’s southernmost deep-water port located in Mandal - is transitioning toward offshore wind Its geographical proximity to SNII and strong infrastructure position is a critical asset in Norway’s green energy shift “Port Esbjerg is widely regarded as one of the most experienced offshore wind ports globally with unique capabilities Learning from their experience and know-how enables us to build smarter from the start and position WindPort as a top-tier marshalling hub,” said Turid Storhaug SNII is the first major offshore wind project on the Norwegian continental shelf SNII will consist of an estimated 60-100 wind turbines with a total capacity of 1.5GW connecting the offshore wind farm with the existing substation in Kvinesdal in the south of Norway This requires investments in quay expansion and overall port development A strong local ecosystem of multidiscipline service providers - with maritime oil and gas backgrounds - further supports WindPort’s readiness for the offshore wind transition “This is a long-term opportunity for both Norway and WindPort By collaborating with Port Esbjerg and obtaining knowledge on effective port management we are not only accelerating our transformation but also contributing to the sustainable energy future of Northern Europe,” added Storhaug American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Akselos have completed the technical assessment for structural digital twin technology… The construction of CO2 transit terminal at Port Esbjerg in Denmark has officially started marking another milestone in the… The offshore rig market recovery appears to have taken a pause with demand tapering off and marketed utilization hitting… French energy giant TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) Denmark-based towage and marine services provider Svitzer has decided to switch to biofuels at the Port of Esbjerg in line with the port’s ambition to become carbon neutral by 2030 Sviter’s tugs operating in Esbjerg port will be sailing on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to contribute to the shipping decarbonization and the port’s CO2-neutrality agenda customers using Svitzer’s towing services in and out of the port will be subject to the Ecofriendly Bunker Adjustment Factor (EcoBAF) The transition is also said to strengthen the port’s collaboration with key maritime partners such as shipping company Grimaldi Group Paul Kyprianou, External Relations Manager of the Grimaldi Group commented: “The Grimaldi Group shares the goal of zero emissions and has made significant investments towards reaching this goal including ordering almost 40 ships in the last seven years with CO2 emissions halved compared to previous constructions We consider the EcoBAF approach as an essential part of the decarbonisation journey within shipping where our Group plays a central role as one of the leading players in the industry.” Dennis Jul Pedersen, CEO of Port Esbjerg, reminded that the port committed to becoming CO2 neutral by 2030 through membership in the “Getting to Zero Coalition”, highlighting the customers’ role in transition to green biofuels to fully deliver on this ambition. “We acknowledge that transitioning to biofuels comes with additional costs for our customers using our port facilities. But it is a necessary next step in the green transition; that’s why I’m very grateful that both Grimaldi Group and Svitzer understand this and will now use cleaner fuels,” Pedersen explained. The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC, part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business, is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment. In close cooperation with our customers, we translate experience, science, and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas. The performance of new and existing jack-ups, vessels […] Wind'Offshore wind valley': how Europe's newest hub wants to rival Esbjerg and HullInvestments by Vestas and Windar in Szczecin and Swinoujscie are transforming the industrial landscape of Poland's Baltic coast The closure would make the company's energy generation almost fossil fuel-free Ørsted has announced that it will shut its final coal-fired heat and power plant in Esbjerg The closure would make its energy generation almost fossil fuel-free The transition away from coal is a significant milestone for Ørsted which was once among Europe’s most coal-intensive energy companies The shutdown of the Esbjerg facility is part of a broader strategy of developing alternative power plants The local heating supply company in Esbjerg is developing alternative production capacity to continue providing district heating to the municipality Ørsted has significantly reduced its coal consumption by decreasing the number of heat and power plants and transitioning to certified sustainable biomass The Danish authorities mandated in October 2022 that Ørsted maintain operations at three power station units: the coal-powered unit 3 at Esbjerg power station Unit 4 at Studstrup power station – both of which primarily use coal – and Unit 21 at Kyndby Peak Load Plant The latter two units had already been decommissioned and preserved along with Unit 4 at Studstrup and Unit 21 at Kyndby marks the end of Ørsted’s reliance on coal The annual coal consumption at Esbjerg has been around 500,000t leading to 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions Its closure is a critical step in Ørsted’s goal of a 99% green share of energy generation by 2025 It has already achieved a 92% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity from 2006 to 2023 The company is working to rebuild a large wood pellet silo at Studstrup’s Unit 3 expected to be operational before the end of 2024 eliminating the need for coal as a reserve fuel The transition will affect the 50 employees at Esbjerg Ørsted Bioenergy business senior vice-president and head Ole Thomsen stated: “For many years Esbjerg power station has been a very important contributor to the Danish energy system delivering electricity and stability to the power grid and district heating to the municipality of Esbjerg “The Danish authorities ordered us to continue operations at Esbjerg until 31 August to ensure the security of the electricity supply and with the closedown of the heat and power plant we’re well on track to becoming the first major energy company to completely transform its energy production from fossil fuels to renewable energy.” In August 2024, Ørsted teamed up with Mission Clean Energy to build four 1GW battery storage systems in the US Midwest View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By 2024-11-28T08:00:00+00:00 Denmark is currently performing a major project: the assembly of 106 wind turbine towers for a new offshore wind power park near Borkum BMS assembling offshore wind towers at Esbjerg Work began in December 2023 and will be completed by the end of 2024. Three Liebherr LR 11350 crawler cranes in SDB configuration with 132 m main boom and 42 m derrick Their task is to assemble the elements into a complete tower reaching 110 m high The fully wired tower is erected on a special platform by the LR 11350 which is being then being lifted by an offshore installation vessel Four turbines and four towers are taken on each trip “We are safe up to a wind speed of 13.5 m per seconds,” stated Lars Thomsen onsite project manager at BMS Heavy Cranes BMS also uses its own app to view the wind data at any time “This is very important,” added crane supervisor Michael Leonard “I keep a close eye on the wind and weather and also coordinate with the installation company Fairwind and the wind turbine manufacturer – we only do the lift when we say together that it will be pulled A tower element weighing 100 tonnes must under all circumstances not be allowed to start swinging.” The Liebherr crawler cranes in the 1,400-tonne-class used by BMS are permanently upgraded and ballasted with 400 tonnes on the superstructure an additional 260 tonnes of suspended ballast is added The lifts are complicated and often have to be carried out on special crane tracks The fairway to Denmark’s Port Esbjerg has now been fully deepened The upgrade enables access for larger vessels increased cargo volumes and new opportunities in both the energy and defence sectors HLPFI has reported extensively on developments at Denmark’s Port Esbjerg which has grown significanlty over the years The fifth phase of the port’s expansion has now hit a significant milestone and it has also entered into a partnership with Norway’s Windport Brazilian crane and lifting contractor WWN Guindastes has expanded its fleet with a 500-tonne lift capacity LTM 1300-6.3 crane from Liebherr Multipurpose shipping line AAL Shipping has delivered three fully assembly Konecranes port cranes from Schiedam and Westdorpe Shipyard and construction company Ravestein is delivering a ro-ro pontoon for Peel Ports Group in the UK Mexico’s Tradelossa recently completed a complex heavy haul operation for an important energy sector development in the north of the country Site powered by Webvision Cloud Esbjerg must therefore win the return match at home if they is to secure a place in the Final Four event on May 31 and June 1 in Budapest Danish national team profiles Michala Moller and Mette Tranborg both performed poorly in defense right under the nose of the newly appointed Danish national team coach still managed to lead most of the first half thanks to an exuberant Reistad who scored seven times before the interval Reistad is the leading goal scorer in this season's Champions League, but second place on that list is occupied by CSM Bucuresti's Elizabeth Omoregie The Slovenian full-back was completely beside herself on the night as Anna Kristensen saved all seven of Omoregie's attempts Omoregie's teammates were more successful and as the air gradually went out of the Esbjerg attack Crina Pintea in particular created problems for the Esbjerg defense and with 13 minutes left she brought the Romanians ahead by three with her tenth goal Coach Tomas Axnér tried to stop the bleeding by switching to a seven against six formation in attack and it helped the visitors towards the end of the match Again Reistad delivered a couple of important goals in the last minutes to keep Esbjerg's dream of making it to the Final Four alive before the return match in Esbjerg in a week Operated by multi-utility company DIN Forsyning the new heat pump plant will supply approximately 280,000 MWh of climate-neutral heat annually to the district heating networks of Esbjerg and the neighboring town Varde It will cover the heating needs of 25,000 households said: “I’m extremely proud that our Mega Heat Pump is now providing climate-neutral heat to the people of Esbjerg and Varde Esbjerg demonstrates how urban heating systems can be reshaped by harnessing renewable energy sources.”  said: “This is a significant milestone that we have eagerly anticipated for a long time Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com Danish powerhouse Team Esbjerg made a dramatic reversal and advanced to the 2024/25 EHF Women's Handball Champions League FINAL4 Esbier defeated Romania's CSM Bucuresti 26-22 in the second leg of the quarterfinals at Blue Water Docken in Esbier SBier's most goalscorer was HENIISTAD HENNY who scored six goals with a powerful shot from the backcourt M Ø LLER Michala Elsberg scored five goals to score a decisive 7-meter point at the end of the game and EMMENEGER Mia Sofia also added four goals CSM Bucharest struggled hard with six goals by PINTEA Christina Elena and four goals by NEAGU Christina Georgiana but the lack of concentration in the second half was hampered turning the series around 55–52 on aggregate Svier succeeded in making the Champions League FINAL4 stage for four consecutive seasons taking an 8-6 lead and had several chances to widen the gap but failed to take advantage of the opportunity Svier struggled without a field goal from the 10th to 18th minutes in the middle of the first half but he kept the atmosphere to minimize the number of runs due to a series of good saves by goalkeeper Anna Opstrup Christensen had a total of 12 saves on the day showing a stable performance throughout the game SBEER tied the score at 10-11 before turning the tables 12-11 they finished the first half with a 14-12 lead CSM Bucharest fought back and tied the score at 16-16 Goalkeeper Erikson Evelina was in a tight race with a 45% save rate for 20 minutes the match was decided by Svier's concentration who scored four goals in a row in a 22-22 tie brought the mood completely and eventually finished 26-22 to become the main character of the upset It was also the last time Romanian legend Christina Neagou played in the Champions League who added four goals and left a milestone of 1,232 goals in the tournament ended his stellar career on the European stage CSM Bucharest failed to make the much-awaited return to the FINAL4 stage again this time three times out of the last four seasons have been eliminated from the quarterfinals by Svier giving the impression of being a "natural enemy." Helle Thomsen will take over as Denmark's national team manager after the season but the day was blocked by future students but today I was lucky," Svier coach Thomas Axnér told the EHF after the game I'm most proud to have lost only 22 goals," he said Esbier will be on stage at EHF FINAL4 at the MVM Dome in Budapest It will face defending champion Gyo ̋ Audi ETO KC Hungary in the semifinals ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The consortium Danske Flådeskibe K/S is ready to undertake the full responsibility of designing and servicing new Arctic patrol ships and future frigates for the Danish Armed Forces an international engineering and contracting company has entered an agreement to join the consortium Danske Flådeskibe K/S Following the planned expansion of the ownership group Danske Flådeskibe K/S will be composed of Denmark’s defense company Terma; Odense Maritime Technology— a company engaged in military ship design with ongoing frigate projects in countries such as the UK one of Denmark’s largest pension funds and infrastructure investors Through a strategic partnership with Semco Maritime the partners want to strengthen its presence in Esbjerg Semco Maritime’s facilities in the Port of Esbjerg a strategically significant NATO port with ongoing infrastructure improvements provide a solid base for complex military shipbuilding projects Esbjerg and the Region of Southern Denmark offer a skilled adaptable workforce with specialized knowledge in project execution and maritime services CEO of Danske Flådeskibe K/S (formerly Danske Patrljeskibe K/S) expressed his enthusiasm about this major milestone: “Producing effective ships for the Danish Navy locally is the quickest and most reliable way to deliver capacity and ensure consistent supply for the Danish Armed Forces in the years to come With Semco Maritime now part of Danske Flådeskibe K/S we are positioned to deliver a complete solution to the Danish Armed Forces from the design and equipment of state-of-the-art frigates and Arctic ships to the service and maintenance of finished vessels.” He also added that the delivery of the first ship is expected “as early as 2029” shared his excitement about joining the project and reinforcing Denmark’s naval capabilities: “We look forward to becoming part of Danske Flådeskibe K/S which has some of the world’s best capabilities in the delivery of military ships It is rare that a task makes as much sense as delivering new ships to the Danish Navy for the benefit of Danish security and Danish jobs We bring with us experience from the maritime area and complex offshore and infrastructure tasks and we look forward to ensuring strong cooperation with Danish industrial and service companies across the country in order to meet the ambitions and wishes of the Armed Forces.” Danske Flådeskibe K/S is currently preparing for the construction of the Danish Armed Forces’ new Arctic patrol ships To strengthen its military capabilities, Denmark recently also placed an order for Sjøbjørn 71 rescue boats The vessels will be constructed by Norwegian company Maritime Partner This is the first time that there are two Danish teams in the Final 4 since the format was introduced in the 2013/2014 season After a nerve-wracking return leg in the Champions League quarter-finals, Team Esbjerg won 26-22 on Sunday over CSM Bucuresti who is coached by Denmark's future national team coach Team Esbjerg thus took a three-goal aggregate victory after a one-goal defeat in the first match in Romania This means that Team Esbjerg will follow Odense Handball into the Champions League's Final Four weekend in Budapest at the end of May.  Odense eliminated Ferencvaros on Saturday Team Esbjerg proved their home court is their stronghold as they managed to beat CSM Bucuresti 26:22 in the second leg of the EHF Champions League Women 2024/25 quarter-finals thus qualifying for their fourth consecutive EHF FINAL4 Women Team Esbjerg (DEN) vs CSM Bucuresti (ROU) 26:22 (14:12) The Danish side secured their fourth consecutive appearance at the EHF FINAL4 and crushed CSM's big dreams The Romanian club were eyeing the final weekend spot since their last appearance in 2018 but they have always been stopped in the quarter-finals they were eliminated by Team Esbjerg three out of the last four times as the Danish side seemed to be an unsolvable puzzle for them Even though Esbjerg did not look as efficient as in the rest of the season on Sunday they stepped up in the crucial moments of the game Tomas Axnér pulled a 5-1 defence to break CSM's flow with Sanna Solberg in front as Henny Reistad showed her powerful back court shot and CSM didn't have a solution nor luck in the last five minutes who is taking over the Danish national team was denied an important breakthrough by her future players and had to accept defeat who maybe didn't have the end she was hoping for You said no to using cookies or similar 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To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences QUARTER-FINALS PREVIEW: Four close clashes in the EHF Champions League Women quarter-finals will decide EHF FINAL4 participants FEATURE: Cristina Neagu played her last match in the EHF Champions League Women and retires as the all-time top scorer of the competition HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: The EHF Champions League star speaks about her iconic one-on-one skills and her mindset on the court DRAW: Recent champions meet and potential first-time winners clash in hotly-anticipated semi-finals after TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 semi-final… DRAW: The four sides who made it through the qualification tournaments now know who they will face in Cologne QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A 30:29 victory for Szeged was not enough to book their first ticket to Cologne a single goal separated the 2023 title winners and Veszprém QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: 2018 finalists end Sporting CP’s Machineseeker EHF Champions League journey with second quarter-final win QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After a nine-goal win in the first leg The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Port of Esbjerg have signed a deal for a EUR 115 million investment aimed at expanding the port’s infrastructure The funds will be primarily used to deepen the navigation channel of the port so it can accommodate larger vessels a 57-hectare terminal will be constructed to provide a hub for the growing offshore wind energy industry in the North Sea “This investment in the Port of Esbjerg is a critical move that will strengthen Denmark’s and Europe’s energy security and sustainability while increasing our collective defence capabilities,” said EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris “By improving the port’s infrastructure supporting the development of renewable energy sources through the Bank’s REPowerEU initiative and ensuring new military uses.” The signing follows approval by the Danish Coastal Authority to deepen Grådyb tidal inlet channel — the 21.6km long waterway from the North Sea to Esbjerg Harbor To make the channel deep enough for safe navigation the port will dredge up to 3,702,000m³ of material from the entire fairway The dredging material is to be used in other projects such as the expansion of Esbjerg Harbor’s eastern part The project that will contribute to the shift from road to more sustainable short-sea shipping and rail transport is expected to start in October 2024 Welcome to portstrategy.com. This site uses cookies. Read our policy webinars and articles on innovations and current trends in the ports and terminals industry Alternatively REGISTER for website access and sign up for email alerts Port Esbjerg has completed a major infrastructure upgrade deepening its fairway to 12.8 metres and significantly boosting its port capacity for larger vessels This means that after years of port construction and planning the Danish port can now handle much larger vessels doubling cargo potential and strengthening its role in offshore wind and defence logistics Want to read more before deciding on a subscription It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account and you’ll get to enjoy: Get more free content sign up today Ready to subscribe? Choose from one of our subscription packages for unlimited access By 2024-11-21T08:00:00 Tracy Jin has joined Port Esbjerg as business development manager Already have an account? LOG IN Keep up to date on the latest information on over-dimensional and heavy cargoes Register now Danish renewables developer European Energy has officially opened its first green hydrogen facility in Måde marking its first venture into large-scale hydrogen production using renewable energy Following the completion of the construction in June this year and the commissioning phase the facility is now operational with the first electrolyzer supplied by the Danish company Stiesdal The company already plans to expand the facility with two electrolyzers of which the next is expected to be installed in 2025 Once all three electrolyzers are operational the plant will have a total capacity of 12MW and an expected annual production of 1,500 metric tonnes of hydrogen The green hydrogen produced at the Måde facility will be supplied to Port Esbjerg and an industrial gases company with excess heat generated from the hydrogen production process to be utilized by DIN Forsyning the local heating utility in Esbjerg municipality Energy trading company Centrica was selected as the facility’s balancing and optimization partner ensuring that energy usage and hydrogen production are efficiently managed to maximize output and minimize costs Through the many learnings we have captured by designing we will be able to reduce cost and time for future plants while improving project economics And this is pivotal for helping to decarbonise industries that are hard to directly electrify,” said Emil Vikjær-Andresen EVP and Head of Power-to-X at European Energy European Energy is currently in the commissioning phase of its Kassø green methanol facility which is expected to produce the first green methanol by the end of 2024 The Kassø Power-to-X facility will have the capacity to produce 32,000 tonnes of e-methanol a year for shipping industry players like Maersk You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions’ CO2-based seawater heat pump located in the Danish port city of Esbjerg will provide climate-neutral heat to Esbjerg and neighbouring town Varde Germany’s MAN Energy Solutions has commissioned the first unit of its industrial-scale heat pump in Esbjerg, Denmark Billed as the world’s largest CO2-based seawater heat pump the facility is set to supply approximately 280 GWh of climate-neutral heat annually covering the heating needs of 25,000 households Installation of the project began in June 2023 It has a total heating capacity of 70 MW and operates in tandem with a 60 MW wood chip boiler that uses sustainable wood chips and a 40 MW electric boiler plant that serves as a peak and backup load facility The heat pump utilizes non-toxicologically and environmentally safe CO2 as a refrigerant for the entire system cycle MAN Energy Solutions says this enables fast power-balancing of the electrical grid thus supporting the integration of intermittent power generation like solar and wind while also helping to protect the plant’s location on the shore of the Wadden Sea hermetically-sealed HOFIM motor-compressor units developed and manufactured by MAN Energy Solutions in Zurich which the company says use high-speed motors and active magnetic bearings to eliminate the need for oil and reduce maintenance requirements the heat pump supplies heat to the district heating networks of Esbjerg as part of plans to replace the city’s coal-fired power plant Esbjerg demonstrates how urban heating systems can be reshaped by harnessing renewable energy sources,” said MAN Energy Solutions CEO Dr Uwe Lauber “Utilizing innovative industrial-scale heat pumps to deliver sustainable heating is not just a technological achievement but a blueprint for other cities worldwide as they transition to greener energy systems.” In September, MAN Energy Solutions supplied a 33 MW heat pump for the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump project to date More articles from Patrick Jowett Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Danish young rider Sophia Obel Jorgensen has debuted Delatio at Intermediaire II level at the 2025 CDN Esbjerg on 24 January 2025 The 21-year old Hanoverian stallion (by De Niro x Rubinstein) is an international decorated Grand Prix horse who has carried a string of riders into the competition ring He was discovered as a foal by Bernhard Schaerffer who acquired it as a price highlight at the Verden Foal Auction in 2004 He was licensed with the Hanoverian society and won the 70-day performance test in Adelheidsdorf Under Hannes Baumgart he qualified for the 2007 Bundeschampionate where he finished 10th in the 3-year old stallion warm-up round In the winter of 2007-2008 Delatio sold to The Netherlands to Miranda Rongen and Dutch company Decor Son With Faurie at the 2018 CDIO AachenUlrich Kasselmann bought Delatio in Holland and sold it to his Russian client Elena Knyaginicheva In the spring of 2017 Bianca Kasselmann premiered him at Grand Prix level after which British Emile Faurie made the international break through of the stallion possible The pair won the 2017 Hamburg Dressage Derby and the horse achieved its first stellar score at the 2017 World Cup Qualifier in London where they finished second cracking the 80% for the first time with 80.405% They qualified for the 2018 World Cup Finals in Paris but a small injury right before the show kept them home When Faurie opted to ride Dono di Maggio on the bronze medal winning British team at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon the owner decided to move Delatio to Patrik Kittel's yard to be sold  Kittel also achieved 80% Kur scores on the talented stallion at the World Cup qualifiers in Lyon and Salzburg Delatio sold to Malaysian Qabil Ambak via his trainer with the mission to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics In 2019 Ambak showed the horse in 12 CDI's in 10 months time to secure an individual slot for Malaysia but Korea and New Zealand ended up with the spot With Ambak at the 2019 CDI Sint-TruidenAt the start of 2020 Dennis Fisker rode the stallion in the CDI's in Lillestrom and Aarhus and then corona came, which led to a one-year postponement of the Olympics.  In June 2021 the FEI announced that a spot had freed up for Malaysia but Ambak hadn't competed his horse in 1.5 years and rushed to Europe last minute  to get his two 66% MER scores again Le Mans was Delatio's last international show Delatio remained with Fisker in Denmark who let Carl-Christian Saedder Savola ride the horse in an Intermediaire II class at a national show in Silkeborg in 2023   Delatio was returned to Fisker though as he turned out to be "too stallion" to handle Obel and DelatioThe ride has now been passed on to Fisker's long-time student Sophia Obel who represented Denmark at the 2020 and 2021 European Pony Championships and at the 2022 and 2023 European Junior Riders Championships In 2024 Obel showed at young riders level with Highfive Fuglsang and Askari Pilekaer and at U25 level with Foldagers Chablis She made her show debut on Delatio in an Intermediaire II test at the 2025 CDN Esbjerg finishing second with 69.562% She rode a second Inter II test two days later and scored 68.245% and Sofia uses him for practice," coach Denns Fisker told Eurodressage "He gets training three times a week and enjoys walks in the forest Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot This round's EHF Champions League Women Match of the Week saw a topsy-turvy match between CSM Bucuresti and Metz Handball with the French side extending their unbeaten run to six matches after a thrilling finish Team Esbjerg celebrated their third successive win on the road at Ludwigsburg while in the first match of the day Storhamar Handball Elite secured their second win of the season (25:23) against CS Gloria 2018 BN in the rematch of the final of the EHF European League Women last season Storhamar Handball Elite (NOR) vs CS Gloria 2018 BN (ROU) 25:23 (13:11) which saw Gloria fail to score for 10 minutes and 37 seconds Even though the gap at half-time was only two goals Storhamar enjoyed the momentum and never relinquished their advantage in the second period fought admirably and on several occasions came within a single goal before Obaidli's penalty shot claimed the Norwegian side's second win of the season Obaidli was the top scorer of the match with eight goals exactly like in the final of the EHF European League Women last season handing the Romanian side their fifth consecutive loss this season and piling on even more pressure for them as the play-offs berth looks more elusive than ever MOTW: CSM Bucuresti (ROU) vs Metz Handball (FRA) 31:32 (16:19) With Cristina Neagu on the bench for almost the entire 60 minutes of the match CSM stood tall and were close to a win against Metz in Match of the Week leading by three goals (30:27) with 10 minutes to go But in the last nine minutes and 40 seconds enabling Metz to go on a 5:0 unanswered run to clinch the win and extend their unbeaten run to six matches and their winning run to five matches The hosts were left with a bitter taste in the end having fought back from a six-goal deficit (17:11) in the first half Omoregie's goal in the 40th minute gave CSM's first lead of the match (23:22) and until the very few final minutes it looked as though CSM would hand Metz their first defeat it was not meant to be for the Romanian side this time In the final seconds Cléopatre Darleux saved Kobylinska's shot to secure a valuable win for the French side Elizabeth Omoregie and Monika Kobylinska scored seven goals each for the Romanian champions in their third loss while Tyra Axnér with eight goals and Chloé Valentini and Sarah Bouktit with six each scored the most for Metz HB Ludwigsburg (GER) vs Team Esbjerg (DEN) 31:36 (16:18) Team Esbjerg extended their winning streak to three matches clearly dominating the match throughout the 60 minutes left back Henny Reistad was the top scorer for Esbjerg becoming the first player to hit the 60-goal milestone as the Norwegian star has 62 goals under her belt and their progression to the play-offs looks questionable HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: Versatile One Veszprém back Nedim Remili reveals why he loves handball OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Court of Handball issues further decision regarding withdrawal of Vipers from EHF Champions League NEWS: Györi Audi ETO KC will meet Team Esbjerg and Metz Handball will play against Odense Håndbold on 31 May in the MVM Dome in Budapest In the last home match for legendary left back Cristina Neagu in the EHF Champions League Women CSM Bucuresti came back from a three-goal deficit to hold on to a narrow 30:29 win in the first leg of the quarter-final against Team Esbjerg the all-time top scorer in the competition scored seven times to bring her career tally to 1,228 goals and was named Player of the Match MOTW: CSM Bucuresti (ROU) vs Team Esbjerg (DEN) 30:29 (13:15) CSM Bucuresti’s path towards the EHF FINAL4 seemed to have hit a rock in Team Esbjerg It was an emotional Easter afternoon in the Romanian capital who had previously announced her retirement at the end of the season played her last home match in the EHF Champions League Women all the spectators raised signs celebrating her stunning career But Neagu scored only five goals from 10 shots in the first half made 10 saves for a 45 per cent saving efficiency That enabled Esbjerg to take a two-goal lead on the back of seven goals from nine shots by Reistad But CSM still had something in their tank and delivered their best half of the season A 10:3 run between the 37th and the 48th minutes helped them turn the match on its head Line player Crina Pintea was particularly effective and finished the game with 10 goals but CSM’s defence was also outstanding in this period Yet everything will be decided next week in the second leg in Denmark Esbjerg need to bounce back on a court where they have lost only three matches from the last 23 played in the Champions League – and that means CSM’s celebrations on Sunday were muted The Danish Government has just established a hydrogen pipeline from Esbjerg on the West Coast of Denmark to Germany has significantly impacted the Danish and European energy markets The first horizontal wells were drilled in the Danish waters and Esbjerg has always served as a hub for the oil and gas industry The rejuvenated Tyra Fields recently commenced gas production which will serve the European markets for many decades Moreover, the port of Esbjerg has just decided to build the first phase of a CO2 terminal, which will augment the future carbon capture and storage market, which is integral to the European green transition. Finally, the Port of Esbjerg is an epicentre for offshore wind and has so far contributed to the erection of half of the offshore wind farms in Europe. The hydrogen infrastructure from Denmark to Germany will support establishing the European hydrogen economy which is specifically interesting for the hard-to-abate sector with enormous offshore wind potential in the North Sea and significant gas fields prepares the infrastructure to support its highly developed industrial neighbours with blue and green hydrogen The infrastructure being established as a pipeline between the two-gigawatt hydrogen production in Esbjerg and the future customers in Germany represents the initial phase but the argument of cost to the industry and its effect on competitiveness cannot be neglected in pursuing a climate target The greenification of hard-to-rate sectors must coincide with their ability to survive in financial terms the business models may have to be changed it may be argued that the collaboration seen in Europe to set forth the targets to reduce emissions must also be ignited to create the change that societies desire and the climate needs To nudge the change by penalising one form of energy production to subsidise another is a balancing act which envisions a closed wall and complete control situation we have seen significant shifts in the energy supply within the last decade ranging from the large shale gas depositions in the United States allowing for exports to the abandonment of Russian gas to Europe The geopolitical situation may resemble a black swan situation from the eyes of the decision maker who has to make the financial appraisal for green energy projects with long payback periods albeit the principle of helping the neighbour should limit the risk exposure and the argument to explore all of these is valid when the climate is at stake Imagine a cement producer investing in an offshore wind farm which supplies the green electrons needed to produce the hydrogen for the required injection to greenify their plants the cement producers’ incentive to embark on the green transition is foremost derived from their environmental targets while nudged by the carbon tax although this solution comes with significant challenges in today’s regulatory environment Irrespective of vertical integration is the future business model for embracing the green transition and embarking on the hydrogen economy one may argue that collaboration is instrumental when pawing the road to a greener future wherefore the decided hydrogen pipeline from Esbjerg to Germany also required Port Esbjerg to act A conventional approach for an emitter needing hydrogen would be the static supply chain approach sourcing the hydrogen from the lowest-cost provider This could mean that hydrogen will be shipped in the form of ammonia cracked in a port and piped to Germany in the future Ammonia is seen as an efficient hydrogen carrier the supply chain with the possibility for the lowest cost of production to the country of use can be established with today’s technology and this should guarantee early implementation The infrastructure is imperative for the green transition in Europe but swift implementation is crucial in the race to curb emissions albeit neither the industry nor the economy surrounding this commodity has been established The question remains on which learnings from establishing other industries can be taken forward and adapted to the current situation it should be noted that time is of the essence Such support must embrace the complete supply chain which in return must provide implementation readiness and pilots must be extended with the full-scale implementation of transport and pipelines ready to transport hydrogen to the hard-to-abate sectors Open Access Government produces compelling and informative news and academic research articles for the public and private sector looking at health As a Crossref Sponsored Member we are able to connect your content with a global network of online scholarly research currently over 20,000 other organizational members from 160 countries Crossref drive metadata exchange and support nearly 2 billion monthly API queries facilitating global research communication By 2024-07-18T11:16:00 Denmark’s Port Esbjerg has received a EUR115 million (USD125.7 million) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) as it looks to grow and develop its facilities Denmark’s Port Esbjerg and Korea’s Port of Ulsan have formed a strategic partnership to drive innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry through both parties’ experience in handling hydrogen and ammonia as well as offshore wind projects Port Esbjerg revealed the collaboration via social media stating that the port sees significant opportunities to leverage Ulsan’s expertise in handling hydrogen and ammonia Ulsan sees immense potential in partnering with Port Esbjerg as it has been designated as Korea’s installation port for offshore wind projects the Port of Esbjerg is expected to play a central role in the expansion of offshore wind where 134 GW is planned to be established by 2030 and 300 GW by 2050 In 2023, the Danish port signed a cooperation agreement with PensionDanmark under which it will receive DKK 5.8 billion (about €779 million) for the construction of facilities for the production of offshore wind turbines around €94 million was earmarked for terminals for handling Power-to-X and CCS and around €67 million is expected to be invested in the development of Port of Esbjerg as a multi-modal hub The investment will also go towards the development of flex terminals Ulsan Port is working on becoming a low-carbon energy hub and supporting methanol-fueled ships under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the international classification society Korean Register (KR) In addition, the port plans to build a clean hydrogen and ammonia terminal at Ulsan New Port by 2030 to store ammonia to produce and supply hydrogen The new collaboration comes on the back of a recent visit by a Danish delegation, including representatives from Port Esbjerg, Mayor Jesper Frost Rasmussen of Esbjerg Municipality, and officials from the Royal Danish Embassy in Seoul to Ulsan where several Danish maritime companies are already well-represented Ferencváros (FTC) has won the national championship 14 times and in 2023 was in the final of the Champions League and is considered to be the biggest challenger to the current Champions League winners from Györ At Ferencvaros Tranborg will be reunited with Jesper Jensen who will bring down the curtain on his career as national team coach for Denmark this summer Heimstaden and Core Hospitality have signed a 15-year contract on the lease and operations of the hotel "A Place to" in Esbjerg The hotel will also expand from 117 guest rooms to 214 guest rooms and will change its name as it seeks to partner with an international brand the three "A Place To" properties in Esbjerg have been a distinguished trademark of the Esbjerg skyline The BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) designed hotel has become a well-known and in-demand hotel on the western seaside of Denmark The impressive view of the North Sea and the modern interior design a very popular restaurant on the 17th floor have created an enormous excitement about the hotel now wants to expand the hotel capacity by converting 97 apartments to hotel rooms will take over the lease and operations of the hotel Core Hospitality will take over the operations of the hotel in the second half of 2024 and expects to reveal the international hotel chain that the hotel will rebrand to in September The full conversion is expected to take place in the beginning of 2025 Posted in News, Projects on 1 September the three “A Place To” properties in Esbjerg have been a distinguished trademark of the Esbjerg skyline Heimstaden and Core Hospitality have signed a 15-year contract on the lease and operations of the hotel “A Place to” in Esbjerg is excited about the development: “It’s a big day for Heimstaden and for Esbjerg We have always aimed to expand the hotel and attract a known hotel chain to the city to meet the demand I would like to highlight our great cooperation with Esbjerg municipality to make this ambition come to life and I’m proud to hand over the operations to Core Hospitality who will surely improve the hotel even further and contribute to Esbjerg positively.” also looks forward to developing the hotel: “This is a big deal for us at Core Hospitality as we finally get a hotel in Esbjerg – the city has been on our wish list for a long time and to take over an existing hotel that fits one of our partners’ brands makes it an ideal entry into the market The hotel is well managed and already has strong leadership through Helle Tingberg who we look very much forward to working with to develop the hotel further.” corehospitality.dk heimstaden.com the acclaimed design studio behind iconic interiors such as the Burj Al Arab